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�u...All right!�v

A single figure anchored itself in my mind.

Hidaka-san... Hidaka Maiya.

The smile she showed me in the library fills my
head.

Brimming with such curiosity and someone that
hates to lose.

If she applied herself to hypnosis practice with
the same vigor she had trying to see through my
magic trick...

Plus, our classmates won't think anything of me
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�yYanagi�z
�u...�v

Hidaka-san... as my practice partner.

�yYanagi�z
�uWha-!�v

My chest pounded so hard it hurt.

Hidaka-san following my words, closing her eyes,
relaxing, like a doll, becoming obedient...

Just by imagining that figure, a strange
excitement filled my entire body.

That Hidaka-san.

Disheveling that long hair, making her languid,
bending those long limbs, making her get on all
fours and bark...

�yYanagi�z
�uAh...!�v

Real hypnosis isn't a magick to make others do
what you want, and I understand that, but.

For some reason, a hint of suspicion, a dangerous
delusion is floating in my head and won't go away.

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�yYanagi�z
�uFuaaa�`�`...�v

I'm tired... Due to studying hypnosis, I hardly
slept again today.

In my head, the figures and voices of numerous
hypnotists, including their words, hand movements,
and suggestions, are running free.

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Shizunai-san's group is here.

Hidaka-san as well showed up shortly before the
first bell.

My eyes followed her figure just a little.

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�yRui�z
�uGood morning.�v

Mukawa-sensei arrived, and homeroom began.

During homeroom, I was on the verge of sleep.

I watched Sensei for an hour, then the class duty
students led the bowing ritual. I sat back down,
and my conciousness dimmed.

Aah, it looks like I'm getting sleepy... and
falling... something about this feeling... and
that's the last thing I remember.

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When I woke up, it was already break time.

Aah�` I accidentally slept for an hour...

��kda1_0035
�yMale 1�z
�uOh, are you awake, young master?�v

��kda2_0004
�yMale 2�z
That was a pretty amazing nap.

��kda3_0002
�yMale 3�z
�uEveryone, including multiple teachers, actually
gave up on waking you up.�v

�yYanagi�z
�u...Nanu?...�v

I was stunned when I saw the clock.

�yYanagi�z
�uA- afternoon!?�v

It wasn't just one hour, I slept the entire
morning away!

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�yMaiya�z
�uUrakawa-kun�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uWha-!?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uY-yes, how may I help you!?�v

Without thinking, I started using formal
language.

��kmai_0114
�yMaiya�z
�uYou dropped this.�v

--It's my usual coin.

�yYanagi�z
�uEh... that...?�v

��kda1_0036
�yMale 1�z
�uIt was shocking. Your arms fell, and the coin
just clanged on the floor.�v

Ah, the one I keep in the cuff of my sleeve.

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�yMaiya�z
�uIt rolled all the way to my seat.�v

��kmai_0116
�yMaiya�z
�uThat was disrespectful to the teacher. Stay home
if you don't intend to learn.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uYou're right...�v

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��kda2_0005
�yMale 2�z
�uSHe's as strict as ever, huh? She's beautiful but
it's wasted.�v

��kda3_0003
�yMale 3�z
�uShe's beautiful, but I could never go out with
someone that acts like that.�v

��kda2_0006
�yMale 2�z
�uRight? I can't imagine Hidaka telling a joke or
laughing...�v

��kda3_0004
�yMale 3�z
�uSame here.�v

�yYanagi�z
�u...�v

Everyone doesn't know.

In the library, Hidaka-san chatters and laughs.

But... it's because Hidaka-san is like that that
she's perfect for what I want to do.

Once again, I reaffirm my decision to transform
Hidaka-san into the one of my vision.

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I go to the library, and Hidaka-san is sitting at
the counter.

She doesn't notice me, single-mindedly reading a
book.

That sort of thing is a bit lonely.

...it's too soon to talk to her again, huh.

Other library committee members are here, as well
as other students that need the library.

I don't want anyone to know about this
conversation, so I'll wait here.

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...Pretty amazing.

Of course, I mean Hidaka-san.

Seemingly lending books and organizing the shelves
when she isn't even on duty... The other library
committee members probably leave it to her. And

always reading.

And it's not like she's just turning the pages.

Near her are post-it notes, memos, and writing
implements.

It looks like she sticks post-it notes to places
she finds interesting. And if there's a phrase
that makes an impression, she writes a memo on

it...

What most people only do with textbooks and
reference books, she does with everything she
reads.

That too is extraordinarily zealous... And the way
she never looks at her surroundings shows her
amazing power of concentration.

She called it millitant reading, huh. Reading to
turn knowledge into your weapon. Greedily
devouring books.

She takes in the knowledge written there wholly
and completely. Nothing can escape.

�yYanagi�z
�uHa...�v

Unintentionally, a deep sigh slipped out.

Just sitting on that stool, she has as much
intensity as a sports club athlete playing at full
strength.

Before I knew it, I was captivated by that
figure.

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�yLibrarian����t�z
�uAh... excuse me, it's almost closing time.�v

�yYanagi�z
�u...oh?�v

Now that I pay attention, it really is getting
dark outside the window.

And then, Hidaka-san closed her book and looked at
me.

�yYanagi�z
�uWha-!?�v

��kmai_0117
�yMaiya�z
�uNiiyado-san, it's okay, I'll take it from here.
Good work today.�v

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�yLibrarian����t�z
�uAh... understood!�v

The freshman library committee member turns a
bright gaze on Hidaka-san and happily bowed.

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�yLibrarian����t�z
�uExcuse me and goodbye!�v

Looking ecstatic from Hidaka-senpai's words, she
walks lightly out of the room.

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�yMaiya�z
�uBe careful getting home.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...Now then�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uAh, yes�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uUrakawa-kun, it is closing time.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAh, that, well...�v

��kmai_0121
�yMaiya�z
�u...I'm guessing you need me for something?�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uAnd it's something that can't be overheard by
others, right?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uMore deductions!?�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uWell you don't have the books you checked out
previously.�v

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��kmai_0124
�yMaiya�z
�uIf you're staring at me without intending to
return something, it must be personal business.�v

��kmai_0125
�yMaiya�z
�uWaiting for everyone else to leave shows that you
don't want them to know about it. Am I wrong?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThat's a bullseye.�v

I make a respectful hat tipping gesture.

��kmai_0126
�yMaiya�z
�uMaybe you want a hint on a new kind of magic, or
for me to direct you to a reference book?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uAh...�v

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For the first time, her deduction missed.

Well, if my motivations were seen through, she
would have to be the one with magic for reading
the heart.

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�yMaiya�z
�uI'm wrong?�v

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Ah, she's making a slightly strict face.

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�yYanagi�z
�uUm, I'll start with gratitude.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uMy head was fuzzy when you picked up my coin, so
I didn't express my gratitude. Thank you.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uAh. You're welcome.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uIs that the main reason you're here?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uNo, that's just to start.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uWell, it's not really a problem with books...�v

I correct my posture and lower my head to
Hidaka-san.

�yYanagi�z
�uPlease, help me with my next kind of magic!�v

��kmai_0130
�yMaiya�z
�u...Okay?�v

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Hidaka-san looks puzzled.

��kmai_0131
�yMaiya�z
�uBy help, you mean act as an assistant?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uMaa, you could say assistant or you could say
someone to help prepare...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uI'm an amateur with magic, you know?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uDon't worry about that, I'm not really asking for
help with a technical issue...�v

I hit myself lightly on the chest, and turned my
switch on.

�yYanagi�z
�uOn the 22nd day of the twelfth month, after the
closing ceremony, there will be a Christmas party
two days early.

�yYanagi�z
Everyone in our class is going all out, and at
that place, I want...�v

The words flow out of my mouth rhythmically, but.

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�yMaiya�z
�uWait.�v

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She interrupts me with a grim face.

��kmai_0134
�yMaiya�z
�uYou said in front of our entire class, a
performance at a Christmas party?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYES YES, that's exactly right�`�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uAnd there you want me to be your helper?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYE�`�`S�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uI think I have to refuse.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uAh, that, you don't have to make an immediate
decision.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uI really don't like that sort of thing at all.�v

��kmai_0138
�yMaiya�z
�uStanding in front of people with a wide smile and
livening up the room doesn't suit me... I can't
imagine myself doing that...�v

��kmai_0139
�yMaiya�z
�uSo even if I did help, there wouldn't be any
excitement. It would turn the party into a
complete failure.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uNo no, what you described isn't set in stone at
all. Rather, the opposite, there would be no
issues with a  lively atmosphere.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uLike there's no way anyone would expect
Hidaka-san there, so the surprised amazement alone
would make the show a natural success.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uThat only works for a little though. People will
calm back down.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uEven so, even so, I don't think that will
happen.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uWhy?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uBecause I will keep them excited.�v

��kmai_0142
�yMaiya�z
�uWith your new magic?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYes!�v

I don't have any special merits in studying,
athletics or looks, so this is the one thing I
cannot give up on.

��kmai_0143
�yMaiya�z
�uFuun...�v

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Hidaka-san looks at me with seemingly deep
interest.

��kmai_0144
�yMaiya�z
�uI still haven't accepted, but can we discuss it
more? What kinds of things will you be doing?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThat...�v

My chest made one huge thump.

�yYanagi�z
�uI thought I'd try doing hypnosis.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

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She's starting blankly-- this is another rare
sight.

But soon her eyebrows draw together quite
severely.

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This isn't a face of interest, it's one of genuine
anger.

��kmai_0146
�yMaiya�z
�uHypnosis, you say. So what then, you'll make me
into a plaything?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uMaa maa maa maa�v

��kmai_0147
�yMaiya�z
�uI refuse. I'm not flattered by the idea of being
toyed around with in front of other people.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uNo no no no wait wait, please think it through
calmly.�v

��kmai_0148
�yMaiya�z
�uI won't wait. Time to go home. The library is
closing.�v

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She's pushing my back vigorously.

She's tall, but am I really losing in pure
physical strength?

�yYanagi�z
�uNo seriously, please wait. You're under the
mistaken impression that hypnosis is something
that lets you toy with other people.�v

��kmai_0149
�yMaiya�z
�u...What did you say?�v

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Just as planned, Hidaka-san reacts to being told
that she is mistaken.

I take a breath and once again turn to face
Hidaka-san.

�yYanagi�z
�uAren't you thinking hypnosis is some suspicious
magic that lets you forcibly toy with people? The
truth is, that's not correct.�v

��kmai_0150
�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uIf that were the case, wouldn't the world be
ruled by hypnotists?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThere's obviously no way I could manipulate
Hidaka-san to do as I say.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uIn reality, I can't just ignore Hidaka-san's will
to change your behavior as I please.�v

��kmai_0151
�yMaiya�z
�uI suppose that's true...�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uIt's too bad, but real hypnosis can't be that
powerful of a magic.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAt a show, or maybe in manga or other fiction,
it's more interesting to treat it as magic, so
that's what people do.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThat exaggerated image spread around the world,
but it's not real hypnosis.�v

��kmai_0152
�yMaiya�z
�u...I see...�v

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��kmai_0153
�yMaiya�z
�uBut then, what is real hypnosis anyway?�v

��kmai_0154
�yMaiya�z
�uIf it's not magic, you can't really perform it at
the party, right?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uNo, but you're sharp as expected. A great
question.�v

I hold out my empty hand, bend my fingers, and
flick them lightly.

When they open, a glimmering coin is there.

��kmai_0155
�yMaiya�z
�uAh...�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uIt may look like it appreared from nothing like
magic, but in reality it's like this.�v

This time I moved my hand slowly, comcealing the
coin somewhere, and showed how it appeared in my
hand.

Hidaka-san is watching eagerly.

�yYanagi�z
�uAs you can see, there's a secret trick.�v

��kmai_0156
�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uIn the same way, hypnosis isn't actual magic, but
there are ways to make it look like magic.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAnd that's also the reason I wanted to ask
Hidaka-san... Is it no good?�v

��kmai_0157
�yMaiya�z
�uDoes it have to be me?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYou would be the best.�v

��kmai_0158
�yMaiya�z
�uI see.�v

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A short silence, probably as she thinks
frantically...

��kmai_0159
�yMaiya�z
�u...Let's put this on hold for now.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYes! It's not a no!�v

��kmai_0160
�yMaiya�z
�uIt's just on hold. It's not a yes or a no.�v

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��kmai_0161
�yMaiya�z
�uAnyway, I'm going to close the library, so let's
head home for today.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uDecision aside, I'm very interested in talking
more so come again.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�u..!�v

Yes!

��kmai_0163
�yMaiya�z
�uMake sure to sleep well tonight. I won't pick up
you coin again.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uGot it! Thank you!�v

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Alright! She told me to come again, a great
result!

Okay, tomorrow, we'll continue tomorrow!

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I slept properly and woke up easily.

I woke up with a ton of energy.

I feel like I had a strange dream.

In the dream, there was a long haired beauty--
well, basically Hidaka-san, but I don't remember
the details well.

My chest is pounding though.

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�yYanagi�z
�uMorning�v

Like always, I head to school and have silly
conversations with my classmates.

An average, lively morning.

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Hidaka-san came in.

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She glanced at me, but didn't do anything else.

I also didn't say or do anything.

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The bell rings, Mukawa-sensei comes in, finishes
homeroom, and leaves...

First period begins.

I'm not tired today, so I take in the class.

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�yYanagi�z
�u...!?�v

As I cast a glance around the room, I see a rare
sight.

��kmai_0164
�yMaiya�z
�uFua...�v

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Hidaka-san covers her mouth with her hand and lets
out a tiny sigh.

This is... probably because of that.

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As that days classes end, of course I head
straight to the library.

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On the way, I come across Hidaka-san.

��kmai_0165
�yMaiya�z
�u...wait a little longer�v

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�yYanagi�z
�u...I was predictable huh?�v

��kmai_0166
�yMaiya�z
�uYes�v

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Hidaka-san takes her seat and soon pulls out a
book and begins her usual millitant reading
style.

It's a pretty thick hardcover book. No wonder her
bag looked so heavy.

I got a glimpse of the title, something related to
psychology.

�yYanagi�z
�uA hypnosis book?�v

��kmai_0167
�yMaiya�z
�uYes�v

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She deferred her reply yesterday so she could
investigate hypnosis on her own, huh...

Just like me, she probably put all her energy into
gathering information and didn't sleep much.

��kmai_0168
�yMaiya�z
�uPlease wait until I finish reading and
straightening everything out.�v

^chara01,file5:�^��2��n

�yYanagi�z
�uOkay�v

And then Hidaka-san turned her attention away from
me and engrossed herself in the pages.

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So that I don't get in the way, and so that my
plans aren't exposed by us being seen sitting
together, I sit in a different spot.

Like always, I play with a coin in my hand and
start reading a book on magic.

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And then-- like yesterday, after the other library
committee members have gone home, Hidaka-san
finally looks up.

��kmai_0169
�yMaiya�z
�uThanks for waiting. I was able to get the main
points in order.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uHave you been doing that since yesterday?�v

��kmai_0170
�yMaiya�z
�uYes, I tried reading books, looking on the net,
and watching videos.�v

��kmai_0171
�yMaiya�z
�uCertainly, there were a lot of unreliable
accounts. Freely doing things with a crush.
Turning any woman into a puppet. Lots of sales

�yMaiya�z
advertising. �v

^chara01,file5:�s�@����n

�yYanagi�z
�uMa... Guys are like that after all. I'm sorry I
can't deny it.�v

��kmai_0172
�yMaiya�z
�uUrakawa-kun too?�v

^chara01,file5:��΁�n

�yYanagi�z
�uWell I can't help but be a guy.�v

��kmai_0173
�yMaiya�z
�uThen, you want to do whatever you please with
me?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uI think It'd be a lie if I said I didn't want
that.�v

��kmai_0174
�yMaiya�z
�uI'm going home.�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

�yYanagi�z
�uNo no no no, more than that, I want to stir those
feelings in others. I want to rile them up.

��kmai_0175
�yMaiya�z
�uAnd if they get riled up, it's fine no matter
what happens to me?�v

^chara01,file5:�^��1��n

�yYanagi�z
�uI have the technique and wisdom to not let that
happen.�v

��kmai_0176
�yMaiya�z
�uIt's more cunning than wisdom, right?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uIf it's to catch their attention, excite them,
and let them have fun, I'll use cunning or
anything I need to.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uLook look, I'm doing something amazing-- Everyone
please look, laugh, and enjoy yourselves.�v

��kmai_0177
�yMaiya�z
�uIs it my imagination, or do you sound a lot like
a swindler right now?�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

�yYanagi�z
�uIn the first place, magic is basically fraud.�v

��kmai_0178
�yMaiya�z
�uOh, you admit it.�v

^chara01,file5:������n

�yYanagi�z
�uMagic can't hurt anyone, but it can bring them
fun.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThere are techniques to divert people's
attention, catch them by surprise, and make use of
their misunderstanding. There's a lot in common.�v

��kmai_0179
�yMaiya�z
�uHee... pretty honest, huh.�v

^chara01,file5:�^��1��n

�yYanagi�z
�uI can't hide my true thoughts from the person I'm
asking to collaborate with me.�v

��kmai_0180
�yMaiya�z
�uSure...�v

^chara01,file5:���΁�n

And then Hidaka-san, for some reason, smiled.

��kmai_0181
�yMaiya�z
�uYou really are interesting.�v

^chara01,file4:B_

��kmai_0182
�yMaiya�z
�uPeople are amazing. Everytime you think you
understand them, someone someone comes along and
breaks that understanding.�v

��kmai_0183
�yMaiya�z
�uI kind of want to read a book about you.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uNo, ahaha, I'm nothing that exceptional.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThis entertainer's disposition, it's because I
have to keep my older sisters in a good mood to
protect myself. Or I might suddenly get hit...�v

�yYanagi�z
�u...Now I'm sad again.�v

��kmai_0184
�yMaiya�z
�uIf you want to talk about your personal
circumstances, I'll hear you out. I'll just listen
though.�v

^chara01,file5:�^��1��n

�yYanagi�z
�uYou won't try to help?�v

��kmai_0185
�yMaiya�z
�uIt'd be irresponsible if I said I could help.
I've never met your sisters after all.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uI guess it's fine if you can give me some peace
of mind.�v

��kmai_0186
�yMaiya�z
�uI don't like empty words. Or people that are
trying to be saved.�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

��kmai_0187
�yMaiya�z
�uYou've been honest with me, so I'll be honest
with you. If the words aren't very nice, I'm sorry
about that.�v

^chara01,file5:�p���炢��n

�yYanagi�z
�uAh... I kind of like that.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uMy older sisters are underhanded and unkind.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThe way Hidaka-san speaks so plainly is really
refreshing. I'm in love. Won't you join my family?
As my older sister, of course.�v

��kmai_0188
�yMaiya�z
�uHow about a little sister?�v

^chara01,file5:���΁�n

�yYanagi�z
�uUwa, I can't have a little sister better than me
in every way!�v

��kmai_0189
�yMaiya�z
�uYou really are honest.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uI won't tell lies in front of a beautiful
woman.�v

��kmai_0190
�yMaiya�z
�uI won't fall for that trick.�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

��kmai_0191
�yMaiya�z
�uYou flattering me so you can use me as a hypnosis
guinea pig in front of everyone.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uNo, guinea pig isn't how I'd put it...�v

��kmai_0192
�yMaiya�z
�uFufu�v

^chara01,file5:���΁�n

It feels like I'm the being used as a guinea pig
as Hidaka-san smiles like a delighted scientist.

��kmai_0193
�yMaiya�z
�uThere are a lot of dubious stories and flashy
ones written as advertising. A lot of it was
pretty awful but...�v

^chara01,file5:�^��1��n

A pale finger stroked the book she was reading
until now.

��kmai_0194
�yMaiya�z
�uTo some degree, I think I understand.�v

��kmai_0195
�yMaiya�z
�uA hypnotic state is induced with concentration
and a series of monotonous stimuli.

^chara01,file5:�^��2��n

�yMaiya�z
As one's willingness to accept suggestions
increases, an altered state of conciousness is
acheived.�v

��kmai_0196
�yMaiya�z
�uThe trance state is roughly the same as the one
reached through meditation or rituals.�v

��kmai_0197
�yMaiya�z
�uIs understanding that much acceptable?�v

^chara01,file5:�^��1��n

�yYanagi�z
�uSure, I understand that much as well.�v

��kmai_0198
�yMaiya�z
�uEven if someone is in a hypnotic state, you can't
manipulate them without restrictions.�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

��kmai_0199
�yMaiya�z
�uStill, someone guided into a deep hypnotic state
can have various experiences based on the guidance
of the practitioner.�v

��kmai_0200
�yMaiya�z
�uSeeing hallucinations, rewinding memories, or
maybe changing to become someone else... Meeting a
past life or your inner self are also options.�v

��kmai_0201
�yMaiya�z
�uIn a lot of ways, I really am interested.�v

��kmai_0202
�yMaiya�z
�uI think it'd be fun to try once.�v

^chara01,file5:���΁�n

�yYanagi�z
�uOh...!�v

�yYanagi�z
�uT- then, you'll do it?�v

My chest throbs.

It's going well-- she'll let me do it!?

��kmai_0203
�yMaiya�z
�uDefered.�v

^chara01,file5:�^��2��n

�yYanagi�z
�uEh-�v

��kmai_0204
�yMaiya�z
�uFirst of all, we don't even know if I'll be able
to go into a hypnotic state.�v

^chara01,file5:�^��1��n

��kmai_0205
�yMaiya�z
�uAnd even if I do, we don't know if my reactions
will be the ones you want.�v

��kmai_0206
�yMaiya�z
�uAnd the most important thing is that I really
don't like exposing my vulnerable form to
others.�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

��kmai_0207
�yMaiya�z
�uFurthermore, I don't want to be made a spectacle
of and laughed at. I don't want to be subjected to
a joke that I'll be riddiculed for in the

�yMaiya�z
future.�v

^chara01,file5:�s�@����n

��kmai_0208
�yMaiya�z
�uIf that happened, I don't think there's any way
you could take responsibility for it.�v

^chara01,file5:��΁�n

�yYanagi�z
�uThat... I won't let that happen...�v

��kmai_0209
�yMaiya�z
�uYou can't close the doors to people's mouthes,
right?�v

��kmai_0210
�yMaiya�z
�uIf I went along with your plan, everyone would
laugh and have a good time-- and then, what
happens to me?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThat... if it's a valuable experience... If it's
to make everyone happy...�v

��kmai_0211
�yMaiya�z
�uThat may be good enough for you, but making
others happy isn't high on my list of
priorities.�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

��kmai_0212
�yMaiya�z
�uEven so, what if we tried the reverse? I perform
a hypnotic induction on you, and you receive
everyone's laughs. Would you be satisfied? I

�yMaiya�z
would.�v

^chara01,file4:D_,file5:��΁�n

�yYanagi�z
�uEh... B- but...�v

��kmai_0213
�yMaiya�z
�uAlthough I don't think think many people at the
party would come to see my performance, so there's
not much point thinking about it.�v

^chara01,file5:�^��2��n

�yYanagi�z
�uNo... It's not that... um...�v

��kmai_0214
�yMaiya�z
�uMaa, I don't make a habit of tormenting you so I
won't say any more than that.�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

��kmai_0215
�yMaiya�z
�uPlease stop saying I should be laughed at and
ridiculed for the sake of other's fun.�v

��kmai_0216
�yMaiya�z
�uIf we don't have that as a clear limit, I won't
participate in the party.�v

�yYanagi�z
�u...Understood... Certainly... I hadn't thought
this through enough.�v

It felt like something heavy was pushed into my
face.

I'd be happy as long as I could bring others fun--
I never once realized that wouldn't be the case
for some other people.

�yYanagi�z
�uI'll think it over again...�v

��kmai_0217
�yMaiya�z
�uMaa, don't feel so down. It's not like I'm trying
to torment you. I said that already, right?�v

^chara01,file5:�^��1��n

��kmai_0218
�yMaiya�z
�uI'm sorry about the show, but I am really
interested in hypnosis, so I think I can work with
you on that.�v

�yYanagi�z
�u...Eh!?�v

��kmai_0219
�yMaiya�z
�uI already said I'd try it.�v

^chara01,file5:���΁�n

�yYanagi�z
�u!�v

��kmai_0220
�yMaiya�z
�uA hypnotic state, a trance state-- I'm really
deeply interested.�v

^chara01,file4:B_,file5:�^��1��n

��kmai_0221
�yMaiya�z
�uIf I can experience it, I'd like to try.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uEh, but... you're okay with me doing it?�v

��kmai_0222
�yMaiya�z
�uYou're the one that told me about it, so I think
it makes sense to collaborate with you.�v

��kmai_0223
�yMaiya�z
�uPlus, I believe in your pride as an
entertainer.�v

^chara01,file5:���΁�n

��kmai_0224
�yMaiya�z
�uIf I'm your guest, you'll make sure I enjoy
myself. You won't do anything that would give me a
bad experience, right?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uMu�v

��kmai_0225
�yMaiya�z
�uWell then, show me your hypnosis craft, Young
Master-san.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�u...Okay!�v

The excitement I felt when I tried with
Mukawa-sensei for the first time was revived
within me.

With all my heart, rousing my fighting spirit--
Rather than that, I do the opposite and become
calm and tranquil.

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�yYanagi�z
�u...!�v

I'm fired up. I'm absolutely burning up.

In a way I've never been before.

This is the most excited I've ever been.

The �wart�x of hypnosis.

If not for that word, I would get caught up in
flawed thinking, lose the mental battle, proceed
without confidence, and almost certainly blunder.

But now... with that single word, everything is
completely different.

That's right, this isn't a performance for
eveyone. Right here and now, my audience is
Hidaka-san, and  this hypnotic art is just for

her.

And since that's the case -- since it's an art,
there's no such thing as failure.

As a hypnotist, I haven't even debuted yet, but
that's not a problem.

If I can't do it, I won't show it to others.

With Hidaka-san deciding to try it, my
preparations are complete.

I have the knowledge in my head, and I've mentally
rehearsed. In addition to that, all I need is
guts, and that's my absolute strong point.

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�yYanagi�z
�uAlright... Let's give it a shot.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uI think we should start off lightly-- better not
to go all out from the beginning, right?�v

��kmai_0226
�yMaiya�z
�uSure, let's go with that. We don't have that much
time anyway.�v

^chara01,file5:�^��1��n

�yYanagi�z
�uAre any teachers still patrolling?�v

��kmai_0227
�yMaiya�z
�uIf they're on the usual schedule, I think someone
will come in 30 minutes.�v

^chara01,file5:�^��2��n

�yYanagi�z
�uGot it. Well, let's turn off the lights and lock
the door from the inside.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uNow, go ahead and sit there, take some slow deep
breaths, and relax.�v

��kmai_0228
�yMaiya�z
�uOkay... deep breathing huh.�v

^chara01,file5:�ၗn

And then I darkened the room and had Hidaka-san
sit in a spot not visible from the outside.

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�yYanagi�z
�u...�v

I can feel Hidaka-san's gaze on my back.

Just like I said, she's taking deep breaths.

Maybe because this is her castle, it doesn't look
like she's nervous at all.

Rather than that, the nervous one here is
certainly me.

I'm hyper aware of the coin I have clutched in my
hand.

Once I turn around, I am the hypnotist Urakawa
Yanagi.

This is my stage.

--So, let's begin!

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Hidaka-san is sitting and taking repeated quiet
breaths.

��kmai_0229
�yMaiya�z
�uWhat should I do?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uFirst, close your eyes--�v

��kmai_0230
�yMaiya�z
�uSorry, but before that�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYes�v

It's a stumble in the road at the very beginning,
but I won't be bothered.

Right now, I'm not the normal me. I'm a hypnotist
on stage after all.

��kmai_0231
�yMaiya�z
�uMake me a few promises. If you break them, I'll
stop this right away.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uWhat promises?�v

��kmai_0232
�yMaiya�z
�uFirst, that you won't touch my body.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uNot even your forehead or hand?�v

��kmai_0233
�yMaiya�z
�uYes. Right now I'm alone with a guy, and I'm
trying not to feel distrust, but being touched
would be...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uGot it. I won't touch your body. What else?�v

��kmai_0234
�yMaiya�z
�uOf course, that you won't subject me to any
strange hypnosis.�v

��kmai_0235
�yMaiya�z
�uIt's not like I don't trust you, but you're a guy
and living things can't go against their
instincts.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uNice, that's the first time anyone has looked at
me that way.�v

��kmai_0236
�yMaiya�z
�uReally? I guess everyone else isn't very
discerning.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uOh you�`�v

As I act bashful, the corners of Hidaka-san's lips
turn up.

...I think we have a rapport.

A psychological relationship of mutual trust.

It's not trust in the usual sense of the word.
It's like the trust you give your doctor in the
hospital. If this person says so, I'll just have

to do it.

For a hypnotic induction, this kind of rapport is
necessary for it to go well.

The feeling that it's okay to be hypnotized by
this person-- it won't work unless the subject has
that.

On that point, Hidaka-san and I are in the same
class so we were able to start with some amount of
rapport. I'm grateful for that.

Even if were going to do something outrageous,
there's no escaping the fact that we have to see
each other every day.

In the first place, if there were negative
feelings about me, she would never have said that
she'd try hypnosis.

And now, I can feel the rapport I have with
Hidaka-san.

I don't want to do bad things to this person.

To this pretty person-- this person that believes
in me, I don't want to upset her, do bad things,
or betray her.

�yYanagi�z
�u...Is that everything?�v

��kmai_0237
�yMaiya�z
�uThere's more. Whatever we do, when it ends, I
want to speak honestly about it. And not a word to
anyone else. Audio recording is okay, but no

�yMaiya�z
video.�v

��kmai_0238
�yMaiya�z
�uNext, I'll try my best, but if I can't be
hypnotized I don't want to hear any complaints.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uOf course.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAll of those are totally okay.�v

��kmai_0239
�yMaiya�z
�uAt the end, whatever interest I have, you still
have to ask someone else for the real performance
at the party.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uGot it. It's all good.�v

��kmai_0240
�yMaiya�z
�uYou can't be made to do things you don't want in
a hypnotic state, but I'll say it anyway.
Absolutely don't do anything to me that I don't

�yMaiya�z
want.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uOf course. You can refuse or stop at any time you
want. Your body and heart will still be yours.�v

��kmai_0241
�yMaiya�z
�uFufu, you sound authentic.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uI'm a hypnotist after all.�v

��kmai_0242
�yMaiya�z
�uWith that out of the way, what do I do? Will you
do a so-called suggestibility test?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAh, if you know that much, the explanation will
be quick.�v

There's a simple test to see if a person is easy
to hypnotize or not.

�yYanagi�z
�uSince it's you, I'm guessing you already tried
it?�v

��kmai_0243
�yMaiya�z
�uYes, there were videos that I tried mimicking.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uNow then, lightly close your eyes and try
remembering that time.�v

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��kmai_0244
�yMaiya�z
�u...You're not going to ask the result?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYes, if you see through it, it's really just the
hypnotist making a display of their skills.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAll you need to do is remember... the excitement
of wondering what will happen, following the
suggestions and concentrating... Remember that

�yYanagi�z
feeling...�v

This is a �wsuggestion�x.

We call the imperitive statements given in a
hypnotic induction suggestions, but originally,
just as the kanji suggest, it meant �wtelling

implicitly�x.

All I say is �wthat feeling�x-- I don't have to
explicitly say what feeling it should be.

But Hidaka-san revives that feeling in herself by
remembering that time.

One's personal memories and experiences will
always lead to a much stronger result than those
given from outside.

��kmai_0245
�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

Hidaka-san closed her mouth, and her forehead
tightened a very small amount.

This is a bad habit she has while concentrating.

�yYanagi�z
�uStay like that, but breathe slowly and let some
strength naturally flow out of your body. Your
hands and feet are growing heavy...�v

I watch her breathing.

Her nicely shaped nose and lips that appear
slightly wet.

...So pretty...

Breathing in, breathing out-- and in
accompaniment, her shoulders moving ever so
slightly and her chest rising and falling.

Her chest...

N- no, I'm on stage right now. I won't think
unnecessary thoughts!

I take cues from Hidaka-san's breathing, and start
giving suggestions.

�yYanagi�z
�uOkay, breath all the way innn...�v

The lingering, reverberating voice I'm using is
copied from the professional hypnosis videos I
watched.

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�yMaiya�z
�uSuuuu�`�`�v

Following my words, Hidaka-san breathes in.

Her jaw raises slightly, and her stomach distends.
It looks like abdominal breathing.

�yYanagi�z
�uNow slowly breathe oouut... As you do, your body
is becoming heavier.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uFuuuu...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uWith your heavy body, continue breathing like
just now at your own pace. As you do, more and
more energy flows out of your body, leading to

�yYanagi�z
deep relaxation...�v

Watching Hidaka-san's slight facial twitches and
body movements, I tune my words and pile them on.

For me, watching my partner's reactions has become
incredibly habitual.

From a young age, I learned to keep my sisters
happy. Building on that, I refined my powers of
observation while using magic for everyone's

enjoyment.

And now, I can use it to maximum effect.

�yYanagi�z
�u...Okay, once again, breathe in deeply...�v

She started to breathe a little more normally, so
I had her take another deep breath.

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�yMaiya�z
�uSuuuuu...�v

Hidaka-san's chest swells as much as it can.

�yYanagi�z
�uPut your all into taking a deep, deep inhale...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAnd exhale quietly... As you do, the right half
of your body is becoming heavy...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uFuuu....mm......�v

As she lets our her deep breath, Hidaka-san's
upper half gradually falls forward.

That--  by a very small amount, her right side is
slumping.

�yYanagi�z
�uJust like that, growing heavy...�v

I try to speak just as she finishes exhaling.

That's when suggestions are accepted most easily.

�yYanagi�z
�uOkay, breathe normally and try tasting the
heaviness in your right side.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

Hidaka-san's body is slumped slightly to the
right.

Right now she should be savoring the experience of
her right arm and leg being heaving than the
left.

By thinking, �wwow, they really are heavy�x, she
comes to accept that my words become the truth.

From that, she takes away that she should accept
my words even more.

After two normal breaths, I prompt her to again
breathe as deeply as she can.

�yYanagi�z
�uBreathe out wholly and fully... As you do, this
time your body's left side is becoming heavy... So
heavy...�v

I adjust the timing of my words to match the
moment of exhale.

Hidaka-san's body, where it had slightly slumped
to the right, now sways to the left.

�yYanagi�z
�uYes, both right and left are heavy... Your hands
and your legs are ve�`ery heavy... Each time you
exhale they grow progressively heavier...�v

I add on suggestions in time with her breathing.

Hidaka-sans eyes are closed, and she sinks into
her chair as if she were exhausted.

�yYanagi�z
�uNow... open your eyes. Slowly. Your body is
deeply relaxed.�v

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And then I put the palm of my hand in front of
Hidaka-san's eyes.

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�yYanagi�z
�uLook at this...�v

Hidaka-san listlessly looks at the coin.

Without moving the coin, I repeatedly change it's
angle.

It should sparkle as it reflects the dim light.

As Hidaka-san's eyes draw together, a slight
wrinkle appears on her forehead.

�yYanagi�z
�uAs you look steadily... your eyes... grow
tired... Your blinks naturally become more
frequent...�v

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In a flash, I increase the number of coins.

�yYanagi�z
�uTwo coins... With this, you can naturally stare
at both sides.�v

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Hidaka-san's crossed eyes returned to normal.

Her expression slightly slackened.

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I brought out a third coin.

�yYanagi�z
�uIn order, look at each coin... from the right to
the left, and from the left to the right...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

This time Hidaka-san's eyes are moving back and
forth from left to right.

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This is my version of a 5 yen coin dangling from a
string, a famous hypnotic tool.

Incidentally, inducing a hypnotic state through
staring and concentrating on an object is called
the fixation method, a classic technique.

Obviously you can do an induction with that, but
now we have various faster induction techniques.
This is hardly used outside shows where tradition

matters.

Right, middle, left.

Return to the middle, and again to the right.

As her gaze comes and goes repeatedly, I further
increase the number of coins.

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�yYanagi�z
�uThat's right, in order... looking right, and
looking left...�v

Hidaka-san's gaze swings slightly further to the
left and right with the additional coin.

I wave my palm ever so slightly so Hidaka-san
doesn't notice, and her eye movements grow
slightly wider.

My wrist also starts to move a small amount, and
the coins sparkle.

�yYanagi�z
�uRight... Left... Right... Left...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

Hidaka-san's eyes continue to follow the coins.

As her blinking increases slightly, I take one
coin away.

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�yYanagi�z
�uThey're dissappearing, but... look... right...
left... right... left...�v

Hidaka-san's eye movements are relaxing.

On the other hand, her eyelids are now drooping.

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�yYanagi�z
�uAnother one dissappears... Vanishing... Isn't it
heavy... Right, left... right, leeeft...�v

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Lowering the tone of my voice, I kept up the
rhythm of my left and right suggestions.

In time with Hidaka-san's eye movements, I
continue adding suggestions.

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As I go back to one coin, Hidaka-san's eye
movements stop. I just tilt it from left to right,
systematically shining light into her eyes.

�yYanagi�z
�uWhen I count from three, your eyes will
completely close... Then, you'll be sinking deeper
than you ever have before...�v

Flash, flash, flash... In time with my words, I
move the coin and reflect light into Hidaka-san's
eyes.

�yYanagi�z
�uThree... Two... One... Zero.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�umm...�v

Hidaka-san appeared to sleep as her eyelids
completely shut.

In that state, her body began to twitch.

Shoulders and legs... the kinds of twitches you
get when you're nodding off in class.

Her eyelids are slightly trembling...

�yYanagi�z
�u...�v

Without thinking, I forget my place as a
hypnotist, and just gaze at her.

Her long eyelashes are fluttering.

Her seemingly clear skin, her pretty jaw, her pale
throat...

Her thin arms and long legs, drained of energy and
resting loosely...

Her curved back and slightly messed-up hair...
I've never seen this vulnerable figure before.

�yYanagi�z
�u...!�v

N- no, this is dangerous. Calm down, I'm starting
to shake. If the entertainer is shaking, the
audience will be turned off.

�yYanagi�z
�u...That pleasant relaxation is becoming even
deeper. Imagine that you're at the top of a
staircase. Descending one by one, one step at a

�yYanagi�z
time.�v

I control my uneven breathing and make sure it
isn't reflected in my voice as I continue
speaking.

�yYanagi�z
�uThe more you descend, the deeper into your heart
you go... As far as you can, you keep descending,
deeper and deeper...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

Hidaka-san's eyes are closed and she isn't
moving.

The twitching of her eyelids has stopped, and as
strength drained out of her body, she ceased to
move.

�yYanagi�z
�uDescending step by step... Descending to a more
and more pleasant world. When you've reached the
deepest place, your hands will naturally rise...�v

Quietly, softly I continue to address her.

And then, as I'm watching attentively...

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

The hands that were relaxed begin to move.

�yYanagi�z
�uYes, going as far as you can, you arrive at the
deepest location. You feel ve�`ery calm, peaceful
and happy.�v

�yYanagi�z
�u...�v

...Now what do I do?

I had thought about various things I'd like to try
if I successfully hypnotized Hidaka-san.

But right now, in front of the defenseless figure
of

�wthat�x Hidaka-san, my mind has gone completely
white.

As if I'm in a deep hypnotic state alongside
Hidaka-san, I seem to be unable to think
properly.

�yYanagi�z
�uEnjoy experiencing that state...�v

My chest tightened, and I grew short of breath.

�yYanagi�z
�u...Now, from there, you will slowly come to the
surface... When I count to 10, you will awaken
from this hypnotic state.�v

�yYanagi�z
�u1... 2... 3... 4... steadily coming to the
surface..

5... when your eyes open, you'll feel comfortable and
refreshed... 6...�v

Reversing the hypnotic suggestions for sinking and
adding new ones for waking up. This way of
counting works well.

�yYanagi�z
�u7... 8... almost awake... 9... with the next
number, completely awake. 10!�v

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I have a pretty nice clap, if I do say so myself.

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�yMaiya�z
�umm...�v

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Hidaka-san's eyes open.

�yYanagi�z
�uMorning. Good work.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�umm...huh...?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAre you still not totally conscious? Then try
raising and stretching your arms. Nice and tall
now...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�umm�`�`�`�`�v

Hidaka-san follows my words and stretches her arms
as high as she can.

Aside from seeing her from far away preparing for
physical education, this is something I've never
seen before.

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�yMaiya�z
�uFuu...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uGood work. Is your body okay?�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uYes, there's nothing...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�umm�`�`�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uFeel something?�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uJust now, I only closed my eyes, right?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uHow was it?�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uHow do I put it... I felt sleepy and unfocused,
and my body was heavy... My body was trembling
strangely and felt stiff.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uThat's catalepsy. A rigidity phenomenon.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYou should be feeling pretty good after waking
up. You seemed to go into a nice hypnotic
trance.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uIt's over already... was that all?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uWhat do you mean?�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uMy eyes got tired and closed, strength left my
body, and I relaxed... I understand that but...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uI remember it all. Your words, my reactions,
everything.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uAh, my right hand is heavy... Losing strength...
Relaxing... I remember it all. I was still totally
aware.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uLike I could stop at any point I chose. Is that
right?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uOf course. At any time, if you want to stop, you
can stop. I promised, right?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAs you learned, a hypnotic state doesn't
necessarily result in a lack of conciousness.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uIs that so...�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uToday you only experienced the beginning, after
all.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uWe'll get fully into it next time.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uNext time?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uThis was just a test to see if you'd enter trance
or not.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYou went into trance really nicely. Now that I
know that... next time will be the real deal.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uEh... really?�v

�yYanagi�z
�uThere are various things I could do that might be
helpful. If there's anything you want to do, think
about it and let me know  your requests.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uG- got it...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uWith that, we'll end here for today.�v

I walked over to the light switch.

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

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Looks like it's a little too bright, as Hidaka-san
blinks her eyes.

�yYanagi�z
�uBy the way, how was the method I used?�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...What do you mean, how was it?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uLook, first darken the room...�v

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I turn off the lights, and continue talking before
Hidaka-san questions what I'm doing.

�yYanagi�z
�uTaking a deep breath... the right half of your
body is getting he�`avy. Swiftly sinking...�v

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Just like the previous induction, I use a low tone
of voice.

�yYanagi�z
�uRight and left, both halves of your body growing
heavy... I put a coin in front of your eyes, and
as you're looking, your eyelids grow heavy.

�yYanagi�z
Every single part of your body becoming
listless...�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

While standing, her facial expressions
disappeared, and all tension vanished from her
posture.

Yes, she went under!

During my previous hypnotic induction, because it
was the first time, she was nervous, interested,
and basically quite self-conscious.

But now that I said we were done, those feelings
disappeared.

This kind of induction-- lowering the threshold
like this is also something I wanted to try.

�yYanagi�z
�uJust like that, energy leaves your body, and you
sit in the chair...�v

Hidaka-san's butt falls into her seat.

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No strength entered her limbs, and the moment she
fell into the clair, her entire body went slack.

�yYanagi�z
�uOkay, you're already completely in a hypnotic
state... Feeling so comfortable and sinking so
deep... It's a really nice feeling.�v

Just like before, her eyelids and parts of her
body begin trembling.

�yYanagi�z
�uSinking further and further... As I count from
three descending to the very deepest place. 3, 2,
1... zero.�v

I match the timing of Hidaka-san's relaxed
breathing so that zero comes just as she exhales.

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�yMaiya�z
�uFu...�v

I can clearly tell even more strength has drained
out of Hidaka-san's body.

�yYanagi�z
�uOkay, you've descended to the very deepest point
in you heart... It's totally dark and silent.
Before your eyes is a door. The door opens...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uAs it opens, it's bright. A bright white
world..!�v

I strengthen my voice in synchronization with the
world I've led to her to imagine.

�yYanagi�z
�uYes, it's bright, well-lit, comfortable world.
It's a world of happiness. A bright world of great
happiness..!�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...�v

From the corners of Hidaka-san's mouth, a small
amount of tension fades.

�yYanagi�z
�uYou are bathing in bright light... Your body is
overflowing with energy. Warm, powerful energy.�v

�yYanagi�z
�uYes, you become energized, vitality fills your
body, and you are overflowing with energy.�v

As I talk, I also imagine the world of light
Hidaka-san is probably seeing and continue
speaking with confidence.

Without a powerful voice, I can't move my partner.
It's the same thing with magic.

�yYanagi�z
�u...Like that, you'll rise to the surface... With
your body overflowing with light, rise to the
surface and wake up...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uEven after you open your eyes, that light will
still fill you. Just like that... On 5, you'll
wake up... One, two, three... Okay, wake up, 4,

�yYanagi�z
5!�v

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Clap!

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�yMaiya�z
�uHya-!?�v

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Hidaka-san very literally jumped out of her
chair.

�yYanagi�z
�uAlright, now you're completely awake!�v

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As I clap my hands, I turn on the lights.

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�yMaiya�z
�uAh...�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uGood work.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uWhat... just now, I...?�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uAny thoughts on your hypnotic experience?�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uEh... Um... That...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uTightly clench your fists.�v

I show her my hands, and Hidaka-san copies me.

�yYanagi�z
�uAlright, together now! Hip, hip, hooray!�v

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�yMaiya�z
�uHooray!--�v

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She vigorously copies me and throws out her fist!

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�yMaiya�z
�u...!?�v

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Hidaka-san looks really surprised at herself.

I'm also a bit surprised and very satisfied.

�yYanagi�z
�uYou should feel like your body is overflowing
with energy.�v

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�yMaiya�z
�u...Yes...somehow...I feel bouncy and impatient.
It's strange feeling... Like I can't stand
still.�v

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�yYanagi�z
�uEven after you go home, you should be able to put
your full power into studying, reading, or
anything else.�v

��kmai_0285
�yMaiya�z
�uOh...�v

She seems like she's lost her bearings as she
stares at her hands...

�yYanagi�z
�uMagician Urakawa's hypnosis prioritizes a good
experience over all else.�v

��kmai_0286
�yMaiya�z
�u...uh huh...�v

�yYanagi�z
�uWell then, that's it for today's exhibition.
Please look forward to even more wonderous
hypnotic experiences next time!�v

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